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Learn Capital

San Mateo, California · Invests in US; Africa; Asia; Global · Website

Thesis

Learning is the foundation of a thriving society. We back and build ventures that help humans reach their highest potential through innovative education and workforce development solutions.

Likely not a fit for

No consumer apps unrelated to learning, no pure gaming, no business models that don't scale or show clear outcomes

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$1B
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

7 contacts on file

RH

Rob Hutter

General PartnerFounder, Managing Partner · Primary contact

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GM

Greg Mauro

General PartnerFounder, Managing Partner

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MB

Matthew Barry

PartnerPartner

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BB

Brook Bisrat

PartnerPartner

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VR

Vanessa Rutstein

Platform & OpsCFO & Chief Compliance Officer

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VS

Vinit Sukhija

PartnerPartner

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DB

Don Burton

General PartnerManaging Partner, LearnStart

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Portfolio

CourseraEdtech

Coursera partners with over 350 leading universities and companies to offer flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning opportunities, including courses, professional certificates, and degree programs.

UdemyEdtech

Udemy is an online learning platform that offers a wide range of courses across various subjects, enabling individuals to learn new skills at their own pace. It serves both individual learners and businesses looking to upskill their workforce through a diverse catalog of content created by expert instructors.

NerdyEdtech

Nerdy is transforming how people learn through its Live + AI™ platform, which combines real-time human expertise with generative AI systems to enhance learning experiences across a wide range of subjects.

General AssemblyEdtech

General Assembly is a global leader in tech training, specializing in AI, coding, data, and UX education. They offer hands-on learning experiences for individuals and organizations, helping to bridge the tech skills gap.

PhotomathEdtech

Photomath is a math help app that provides step-by-step solutions to math problems, helping learners, parents, and teachers understand math concepts through a user-friendly interface.

AmplifyInsurance

Amplify offers affordable life insurance policies designed to protect loved ones while building lasting financial strength. They provide various life insurance products including Term Life, Indexed Universal Life, and Variable Universal Life.

AndelaDeveloper Tools Infra

Andela is a platform that connects companies with software engineers from emerging markets, leveraging AI-driven matching to hire top talent quickly and efficiently.

NewGlobeEdtech

NewGlobe supports visionary governments to transform public education systems, leveraging technology and research to improve learning outcomes across Africa and Asia.

AscentFintech Payments

Ascent is a leading provider of innovative financial products and student support services that enable more students to access education and achieve academic and economic success. They offer private student loans for college and career training, with a focus on helping students plan, pay, and succeed in their educational endeavors.

Class DojoEdtech

ClassDojo is a global community of more than 50 million teachers and families who come together to share kids’ most important learning moments, in school and at home—through photos, videos, messages, and more.

DesmosEdtech

Desmos Studio is a Public Benefit Corporation focused on helping everyone learn math, love math, and grow with math through a suite of free math tools including a Graphing Calculator used by millions.

BrilliantEdtech

Brilliant offers interactive problem-solving courses in math, computer science, and data analysis, designed to make learning engaging and effective.

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Learn Capital Research Investment Thesis Learn Capital was founded in 2009 as the first venture capital firm dedicated exclusively to education and human capital development. The firm believes that learning is the foundation of a thriving society and that the next wave of societal advancement will be realized through companies creating products and services that empower individuals with the capaci

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